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Prospect Park Special Events
 
Prospect Park is a 585-acre urban oasis in the heart of Brooklyn, NYC’s most populous borough. The masterpiece of famed landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, also the designers of Central Park, Prospect Park features the 90-acre Long Meadow, the 60-acre Lake and Brooklyn’s only forest. The nation’s first urban Audubon Center, the Prospect Park Zoo, and the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival are among the cultural attractions at the Park.
 
There's always something going on at Prospect Park! Click on the titles of the events for more information. For more information visit http://www.prospectpark.org.
 
 
 

February Events | March Events

February 2012 Events

Saturday, February 4
 
Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month except holidays, 7 – 9 a.m.
Bring your canines to the Park for treats and great company.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Coffee Bark
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, February 5
 
Early Morning Bird Walk: Backyard Birds
Sunday, February 5, 10 a.m.
Free See the birds that call the Park home all winter. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature!
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Morning Bird Walk
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Saturday, February 11
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, February 12, 12 p.m.
Free Search for your favorite "backyard birds."
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Great Backyard Bird Count
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, February 12
 
Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, February 12, 12 p.m.
Free Search for your favorite "backyard birds."
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Great Backyard Bird Count
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Saturday, February 18
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, February 19
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Monday, February 20
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
LIFE: Kids Nature Film Series
Daily, February 20 - 24, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Check out an award-winning nature documentary series, all week long at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Film Festival at the Audubon Center
 
Tuesday, February 21
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
LIFE: Kids Nature Film Series
Daily, February 20 - 24, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Check out an award-winning nature documentary series, all week long at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Film Festival at the Audubon Center
 
Wednesday, February 22
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
LIFE: Kids Nature Film Series
Daily, February 20 - 24, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Check out an award-winning nature documentary series, all week long at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Film Festival at the Audubon Center
 
Thursday, February 23
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
LIFE: Kids Nature Film Series
Daily, February 20 - 24, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Check out an award-winning nature documentary series, all week long at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Film Festival at the Audubon Center
 
Friday, February 24
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
LIFE: Kids Nature Film Series
Daily, February 20 - 24, 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Check out an award-winning nature documentary series, all week long at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Film Festival at the Audubon Center
 
Saturday, February 25
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, February 26
 
Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
Daily, February 18 - 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Free Decades before television, video games and the internet, families and friends engaged in clever and entertaining games to pass the long winter days.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Winter Festival: Coming in from the Cold
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 

February Events | March Events

March 2012 Events

Saturday, March 3
 
Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month except holidays, 7 – 9 a.m.
Bring your canines to the Park for treats and great company.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Coffee Bark
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, March 4
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Saturday, March 10
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, March 11
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Saturday, March 17
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, March 18
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Saturday, March 24
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Sunday, March 25
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 
Discover Tour
Every Sunday, 3 p.m.
Free Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Discover Tour
 
Saturday, March 31
 
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Year-round
Fresh produce and so much more, all year long! See what farm fresh is all about.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Greenmarket
 
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Free Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Introduction to Birdwatching
 
Arts and Recreation
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Amazing craft activities and fun nature play at the Boathouse.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Nature Crafts
 
Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours
Tours every half-hour, Saturday, Sunday & holidays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Lefferts House
 
Handiwork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
KidsFree Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.
src="/media/system/spacer.gif" Early American Crafts
 



 

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